The tables of the Danube Region in Lower Austria are richly laid with enticing culinary delights ranging from world-class wines and Wachau apricots to fresh Danube fish and Marchfeld asparagus plus seasonal delicacies from field and forest.

Would you like to stay in star-rated lodgings, in bon-vivant premium rooms, in a Best-of-Wachau lodging or at a winery? Here you will find the best accommodations for an inspiring stay along the Danube in Lower Austria.

Are you coming in your own car or traveling by public transportation? We have great tips on how to travel conveniently to and within the Danube district in Lower Austria. Our team is happy to assist you if you have any questions!

The tables of the Danube Region in Lower Austria are richly laid with enticing culinary delights ranging from world-class wines and Wachau apricots to fresh Danube fish and Marchfeld asparagus plus seasonal delicacies from field and forest.

Would you like to stay in star-rated lodgings, in bon-vivant premium rooms, in a Best-of-Wachau lodging or at a winery? Here you will find the best accommodations for an inspiring stay along the Danube in Lower Austria.

Are you coming in your own car or traveling by public transportation? We have great tips on how to travel conveniently to and within the Danube district in Lower Austria. Our team is happy to assist you if you have any questions!

Welcome to the Danube region known as Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal!

Welcome to the Danube region known as Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal!A magnificent stretch of the Danube awaits you here, complete with precious cultural treasures, an enchanting river valley, a sun-drenched wine region of international caliber – in a word, a gesamtkunstwerk.

Since the year 2000, the Wachau has been a UNESCO World Heritage region, along with its cultural treasures, an enchanting stretch of river valley and a sun-drenched wine region of world caliber – a gesamtkunstwerk.

The 200 or so members of this winegrowers’ association are dedicated to the protection, quality and reputation of Wachau wines. Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd are three wine quality designations specific to the Wachau and reserved for use solely by members of Vinea Wachau.

The Wachau has inspired poets and artists for time immemorial. Today people are delighted with the diverse lineup of internationally renowned cultural programs, arts and theater festivals and culinary events as well as museums and exhibitions.

There is a grand view of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape from aboard the white Danube ships. They connect towns between Melk and Krems that are well worth visiting, such as Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein.

The Wachau World Heritage Trail is a 180 km hiking trail featuring the best in scenic and historical paths. It links together the 13 communities of the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

The time for the wine road and cellar-lined road festivals begins in early summer when temperatures start climbing. Krems-Stein, Rohrendorf, Furth, Traismauer and Prellenkirchen have particularly nice festivals.